Resources based on evidence and experience to help you go faster on the bike
I pride myself on being able to get the work done, even on the days I don’t feel great, but today was one where the engine light came on halfway through the first set of intervals. I tried a few get out of jail techniques to make it through the rest of the session, but… Continue reading Session failure
This Tier List is based on an Umbrella review from Li et al. (2024) titled: Effectiveness of Recovery Strategies After Training and Competition in Endurance Athletes: An Umbrella Review. It encompasses 63 studies and over 1100 athletes. It’s important to note that despite the ratings provided here, the authors of the study themselves concluded that: “There is no particular recovery strategy that can be advised to enhance recovery between training sessions or competitions in endurance athletes.” That being said, if you feel any of these interventions have worked for you, and they’re not costing you too much or taking up too much of your time, then knock yourself out.
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By popular demand, the YouTube series is now available in podcast form. Make sure to subscribe to have first access to all the latest episodes with professional cyclists and coaches. Don't forget to leave a rating and let me know what other questions you'd like answered and who you'd like to see as the next… Continue reading Train like a Monk is now on your favourite podcast platform
Head to the link below to watch the series where I discuss training and racing with professionals at the top level of the sport. This series is designed to provide a real insight into how the best athletes are training. No BS; no gimmicks, fads or sexy trends; just the real deal. http://www.youtube.com/@Cyrus_Monk
Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Conditions out of the ordinary often require preparation of the same description. But the perfect prep may not always be possible in the imperfect world of a continental cyclist, and even less so for the everyday athlete. When should we strive to emulate the pros and at what point do… Continue reading Tour of the Gila: Neglecting the five Ps leads to a big F
This review compares the effects of various types of active cool-downs with passive cool-downs on sports performance, injuries, long-term adaptive responses, and psychophysiological markers of post-exercise recovery.
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